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October 1994 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing October Releases

Pulp Fiction (1994) is the highest-grossing movie released in October 1994, with $213.9M worldwide, ahead of Stargate (1994) at $196.6M and The Specialist (1994) at $170.4M. 22 films released in October 1994 report a worldwide gross, $666.7M in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 85% on September 1994, whose releases took $359.4M. By genre, Thriller leads with $409M across 7 releases.

October 1994 releases with a gross
22
combined worldwide
$666.7M
films crossed $100M
3
vs September 1994
+85%
Pulp Fiction (1994) movie poster #1 of 22
#1 movie of October 1994

Pulp Fiction (1994)

1994 · Drama, Thriller

$213.9M worldwide · 32% of the chart's total

$107.9M US & Canada · 50% $106M elsewhere · 50%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Hits of October 1994?

Pulp Fiction (1994) leads with $213.9M, 32% of the total. The top 5 together took $618.4M, 93% of what all 22 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Pulp Fiction (1994) movie poster Number 1
    $213.9M Pulp Fiction (1994)
    $107.9M US & Canada · 50% $106M elsewhere · 50%
  2. Stargate (1994) movie poster Number 2
    $196.6M Stargate (1994)
    $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
  3. The Specialist (1994) movie poster Number 3
    $170.4M The Specialist (1994)
    $57.4M US & Canada · 34% $113M elsewhere · 66%
  4. Little Giants (1994) movie poster Number 4
    $19.3M Little Giants (1994)
    $19.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Love Affair (1994) movie poster Number 5
    $18.3M Love Affair (1994)
    $18.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Release of October 1994, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in October 1994.

  1. 1 Pulp Fiction (1994) movie poster
    Pulp Fiction (1994) Oct 14, 1994 · English · Drama, Thriller $213.9M worldwide
    Oct 14, 1994 US and Canada: $107.9M Rest of the world: $106M Worldwide: $213.9M
  2. 2 Stargate (1994) movie poster
    Stargate (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure $196.6M worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: $125M Worldwide: $196.6M
  3. 3 The Specialist (1994) movie poster
    The Specialist (1994) Oct 7, 1994 · English · Action, Thriller $170.4M worldwide
    Oct 7, 1994 US and Canada: $57.4M Rest of the world: $113M Worldwide: $170.4M
  4. 4 Little Giants (1994) movie poster
    Little Giants (1994) Oct 14, 1994 · English · Family, Comedy $19.3M worldwide
    Oct 14, 1994 US and Canada: $19.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.3M
  5. 5 Love Affair (1994) movie poster
    Love Affair (1994) Oct 21, 1994 · Drama, Comedy $18.3M worldwide
    Oct 21, 1994 US and Canada: $18.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.3M
  6. 6 Hoop Dreams (1994) movie poster
    Hoop Dreams (1994) Oct 14, 1994 · English · Drama, Sport $11.8M worldwide
    Oct 14, 1994 US and Canada: $7.8M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $11.8M
  7. 7 The Puppet Masters (1994) movie poster
    The Puppet Masters (1994) Oct 21, 1994 · English · Horror, Thriller $8.6M worldwide
    Oct 21, 1994 US and Canada: $8.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.6M
  8. 8 Exit to Eden (1994) movie poster
    Exit to Eden (1994) Oct 14, 1994 · English · Comedy, Crime $6.8M worldwide
    Oct 14, 1994 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.8M
  9. 9 The Last Seduction (1994) movie poster
    The Last Seduction (1994) Oct 26, 1994 · English · Drama, Thriller $5.8M worldwide
    Oct 26, 1994 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.8M
  10. 10 Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) movie poster
    Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · History, Adventure $3.3M worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  11. 11 Silent Fall (1994) movie poster
    Silent Fall (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · Mystery, Thriller $3.2M worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.2M
  12. 12 Clerks (1994) movie poster
    Clerks (1994) Oct 19, 1994 · English · Comedy $3.2M worldwide
    Oct 19, 1994 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: $1.2K Worldwide: $3.2M
  13. 13 I Like It Like That (1994) movie poster
    I Like It Like That (1994) Oct 14, 1994 · English · Romance, Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Oct 14, 1994 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8M
  14. 14 Radioland Murders (1994) movie poster
    Radioland Murders (1994) Oct 21, 1994 · English · Drama, Crime $1.3M worldwide
    Oct 21, 1994 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M
  15. 15 Drop Squad (1994) movie poster
    Drop Squad (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · Comedy, Drama $734.7K worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $734.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $734.7K
  16. 16 The Monster (1994) movie poster
    The Monster (1994) Oct 22, 1994 · Italian · Comedy $638.6K worldwide
    Oct 22, 1994 US and Canada: $638.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $638.6K
  17. 17 Maybe… Maybe Not (1994) movie poster
    Maybe… Maybe Not (1994) Oct 5, 1994 · German · Drama, Comedy $468.9K worldwide
    Oct 5, 1994 US and Canada: $468.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $468.9K
  18. 18 Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) movie poster
    Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) Oct 7, 1994 · English · Thriller, Horror $185.9K worldwide
    Oct 7, 1994 US and Canada: $185.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $185.9K
  19. 19 Imaginary Crimes (1994) movie poster
    Imaginary Crimes (1994) Oct 14, 1994 · English · Drama $89.6K worldwide
    Oct 14, 1994 US and Canada: $89.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $89.6K
  20. 20 A Troll in Central Park (1994) movie poster
    A Troll in Central Park (1994) Oct 7, 1994 · English · Animation, Fantasy $71.4K worldwide
    Oct 7, 1994 US and Canada: $71.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.4K
  21. 21 Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994) movie poster
    Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994) Oct 31, 1994 · English · Documentary $62.2K worldwide
    Oct 31, 1994 US and Canada: $62.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $62.2K
  22. 22 Frank & Jesse (1994) movie poster
    Frank & Jesse (1994) Oct 21, 1994 · English · Drama, Adventure $50K worldwide
    Oct 21, 1994 US and Canada: $50K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 1994?

Of the top 10, Little Giants (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Specialist (1994) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 22 films, $318.7M (48%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Pulp Fiction (1994) $213.9M
    $107.9M US & Canada · 50% $106M elsewhere · 50%
  2. 2 Stargate (1994) $196.6M
    $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
  3. 3 The Specialist (1994) $170.4M
    $57.4M US & Canada · 34% $113M elsewhere · 66%
  4. 4 Little Giants (1994) $19.3M
    $19.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Love Affair (1994) $18.3M
    $18.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Hoop Dreams (1994) $11.8M
    $7.8M US & Canada · 66% $4M elsewhere · 34%
  7. 7 The Puppet Masters (1994) $8.6M
    $8.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Exit to Eden (1994) $6.8M
    $6.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 The Last Seduction (1994) $5.8M
    $5.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) $3.3M
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many October 1994 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 22 films crossed $100M and took $580.9M between them, 87% of the total. 16 films, 73% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 3 films, 14% of the list $580.9M · 87% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 3 films, 14% of the list $49.4M · 7% of the gross
  • Under $10M 16 films, 73% of the list $36.4M · 5% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 42 (Oct 9–15) took $253.8M, led by Pulp Fiction (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 2–8 The Specialist (1994) $171.1M The Specialist (1994)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 9–15 Pulp Fiction (1994) $253.8M Pulp Fiction (1994)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 16–22 Love Affair (1994) $32.1M Love Affair (1994)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 23–29 Stargate (1994) $209.7M Stargate (1994)
  6. Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994) $62.2K Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994)
Earlier years

How Does October 1994 Compare With October in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, October 1994 earned the most: $666.7M from 22 films, led by Pulp Fiction (1994).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 1985 14 films 14 $158.7M – Commando (1985) $57.5M
October 1986 18 films · +53% 18 $242.4M +53% The Color of Money (1986) $52.3M
October 1987 28 films · −32% 28 $165.1M −32% Like Father Like Son (1987) $34.4M
October 1988 26 films · −2% 26 $161.6M −2% Alien Nation (1988) $32.2M
October 1989 28 films · +192% 28 $471.8M +192% Look Who's Talking (1989) $297M
October 1990 27 films · −47% 27 $248.9M −47% Marked for Death (1990) $58M
October 1991 33 films · −26% 33 $185.3M −26% Curly Sue (1991) $33.7M
October 1992 22 films · +114% 22 $396.7M +114% Under Siege (1992) $156.6M
October 1993 28 films · +39% 28 $552.2M +39% Cool Runnings (1993) $154.9M
October 1994 22 films · +21% 22 $666.7M +21% Pulp Fiction (1994) $213.9M
Genres & languages

Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in October 1994?

Thriller took $409M across 7 films, 61% of the total, ahead of Crime ($398.3M) and Action ($367M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $647.3M across 19 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Italian-language films ($638.6K) and German-language films ($468.9K).

October 1994 Box Office by Genre

  1. Thriller $409M
    7 films · #1 Pulp Fiction (1994)
  2. Crime $398.3M
    5 films · #1 Pulp Fiction (1994)
  3. Action $367M
    3 films · #1 Stargate (1994)
  4. Drama $257.5M
    11 films · #1 Pulp Fiction (1994)
  5. Sci-Fi $205.3M
    3 films · #1 Stargate (1994)
  6. Adventure $200M
    3 films · #1 Stargate (1994)
  7. Comedy $52.7M
    10 films · #1 Little Giants (1994)
  8. Romance $20M
    2 films · #1 Love Affair (1994)
  9. Family $19.4M
    2 films · #1 Little Giants (1994)
  10. Documentary $11.9M
    2 films · #1 Hoop Dreams (1994)

October 1994 Box Office by Language

  1. English $647.3M
    19 films · #1 Pulp Fiction (1994)
  2. Italian $638.6K
    1 film · #1 The Monster (1994)
  3. German $468.9K
    1 film · #1 Maybe… Maybe Not (1994)
Archive

Box Office in 1994, Month by Month

The months of 1994 with their totals: July leads with $1.7B, led by Forrest Gump (1994).

FAQ

Box Office October 1994: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 22 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing movie in October 1994?

Pulp Fiction (1994) leads with $213.9M worldwide, $107.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Stargate (1994) at $196.6M and The Specialist (1994) at $170.4M.

How much did movies released in October 1994 earn?

22 films released in October 1994 report a worldwide gross, $666.7M in all, or $30.3M per film on average. September 1994 releases took $359.4M.

How many movies released in October 1994 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Pulp Fiction (1994) with $213.9M.

How much of the October 1994 box office came from the US and Canada?

$318.7M of the $666.7M total, or 48%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 22 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 1994 box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in October 1994. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.

How often is the October 1994 box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.